Renovating an older home often feels like a puzzle, especially when you want to add modern conveniences to spaces that were not originally designed for them. One of the most ambitious yet rewarding projects is adding a bathroom to a top floor that lacks existing plumbing and electricity.

If you’ve recently tackled this by extending a pantry area and incorporating stylish barn doors, you’ve mastered the art of the “hidden” renovation. Here is an overview of how this transformation works and why it is a game changer for historic homes.